CA SB792

Raises the income eligibility threshold for CalWORKs Stage 3 childcare services from 70% to 85% of the state median income, adjusted for family size, aligning it with other childcare programs

Extends the family fee exemption period for children receiving child protective services or at risk of neglect/abuse from 12 months to 24 months

Adds medical and educational appointments to the list of acceptable reasons for extended absences that qualify for reimbursement under childcare programs

Allows childcare contractors to claim attendance reimbursement for days they are required to hold a space for a child during assumed care abandonment periods or during appeals related to disenrollment for abandoning care